Atlanta, Georgia – A recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a significant decrease in maternal deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year. The maternal mortality rate fell from 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 to 22.3 per 100,000 in 2022. Despite this improvement, Black women still … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A recent study led by researchers at Penn State University has revealed alarming trends in overdose death rates in the United States between 2012 and 2021. The study, which analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Census Bureau, focused on investigating the demographic characteristics of over half … Read more
In Washington, DC, a National State of Emergency has been declared due to the escalating mental health concerns among adolescents in the United States. Following this declaration, there have been advisories from the U.S. Surgeon General in 2021 and 2023, highlighting the urgent need to address the mental health crisis affecting children and teenagers. With … Read more
Cleveland, England, has gained notoriety for having the highest homicide rate in England and Wales, according to recent data. Teesside Live reported a surge in homicides, including incidents of murder and manslaughter, over the past three years following a decline during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the 2022/23 period, Cleveland recorded a … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia – Recent data suggests that maternal mortality rates in the United States may be seeing a concerning increase. However, questions have arisen regarding the accuracy of these statistics and whether they are being inflated. The rising number of maternal deaths has sparked discussions among healthcare professionals and researchers. Some experts argue that improvements … Read more
Sunderland, a city in the North East of England, has seen a significant increase in deaths attributed to “despair” compared to London. Recent research conducted by Health Equity North (HEN), the University of Manchester, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research revealed that deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide, collectively referred to as … Read more
New York City, NY – A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology reveals a significant impact on maternal mortality rates when pregnancy is among the documented causes of death. Researchers from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, led by K.S. Joseph, M.D., Ph.D., conducted an analysis of maternal … Read more
ATHENS, Greece – The murder rate in Greece has been a cause for concern in recent years, with the country’s position on the world map of murders drawing attention from experts and officials alike. While the overall crime rate in Greece is relatively low compared to other European countries, the murder rate has been a … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – When it comes to the debate over government’s monopoly on police powers, one of the key arguments is the role of government police in keeping society safe. The idea of a “thin blue line” between chaos and order has long been emphasized by advocates of government police. However, recent developments have raised … Read more